Fresh Review of Flying Dog Double Dog Pale Ale:
This beer was served from a 12 oz. bottle into a tulip glass.

Appearance: The beer is a beautiful caramel/copper color with about a single finger of head. The 

Aroma: Double Dog has a very strong aroma. The crystal malt in the beer is very prominent in the smell, and although some hops are present, the heavy malt aroma is almost more reminiscent of an American Barleywine (reminds me of Lagunitas Gnarlywine) than an Imperial IPA. That being said, the smell is pretty amazing and still has enough hops to sting the nostrils a little bit.
 
Flavor: Strong caramel malt flavors mixed with a healthy dose of floral hop flavor on the front of the beer. This is followed by a bit of alcohol mixed in with even heavier hop and malt flavors on the mid palate. Finally the finish is smooth with a wonderful mix of malt and hops to close out the beer. The hop profile on this beer is very floral and resiny, as opposed to citrusy, and the balance between caramel malt flavors and the bite of the hops is nearly perfect, except for in the mid-palate, which is maybe just a bit too harsh
Mouthfeel: The beer is smooth overall, a little heavy, with a small amount of carbonation cutting through all of the complex flavors within the beer. It is a pretty common feel for a DIPA, and considering the strength (both ABV and flavor-wise) of the beer, I think it is still deliciously drinkable.

Overall this is a fantastic DIPAs and is one of my favorite year round imperials. It may not quite belong among the ranks of HopSlam, Pliny the Elder or Arctic Panzer Wolf, and other stellar to great Imperial IPAs, but for the price it is certainly a worthy beer along the likes of Lenny’s RIPA by Hebrew.

Recently, I was blessed and had some company over and we tasted some very nice beer. Starting from the left was this past years vintage of Three Floyds Behemoth, Founders Bolt Cutter, Jack's abbey Framming Hammer Barrel Aged, Three Floyds Tiberian Inquisitor, Jack's abbey hoponius union, Kuhnhen 4D Bourbon Barrel Aged, and Maine Brewing Co. King Titus. Now, this was over a healthy period of time and shared with multiple people so no worries all was in enjoyed and appreciated. I think the stars of the show were the 4D, and the Framming hammer. However, I will give the unique medal of the night out to the Inquisitor. Every single one of those beers where a great treat and if you happen upon any do not hesitate to pick it up. Cheers and happy brewing!

I received this wonderful boon from a friend out in Maine. I will be returning the wonderful favor with some local goodies of my own. The concept of this beer is exciting. A brewery that specializes in lagers and however the need for the ridiculous hop content of an IPA compels a placement in their brew schedule. I think that might speak about what the craft drinker is demanding now a days. After all, who doesn't love their bitterly blessed brewed beverages. 

Appearance: Pale gold to a slight orange center, with a medium low sized white head showing good lacing and retention.

Aroma: Orange peel, citrus, resin, and pine. The malt in this thing is far in the background and all I pick up is some crazy west coast style hopping. I could go further into this and say is smells reminiscent of a fine orange and cognac liqueur with some more balance, spice, and contrast.

Flavor (my favorite part): Full and juicy with hop character, I can't help but say, it tastes like I just stuck a hop farm in my mouth and I mean that in a good way. The resin, the citrus, the pine, and the slight earthy spice, combine to form a mouthwatering sensation that make you want to drink more and more. All this is followed by a good finish and crisp malt taste that only top notch laggering can achieve.

Mouthfeel: It has a full mouthfeel with a slight carbonation tinge, leaving with a crisp and exceptionally dry but juicy finish.

Now this was a treat I just wish I had a keg of this in my house because it is one of those beers that are quenching and exciting.